The Tiny Rancher

Where size doesn't matter

That’s a Wrap on Calving 2021

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Hey guys, it's been a good calving season here for The Tiny Rancher. We don't have a big herd to calve out, so making sure every single calf lives is of utmost importance. I'm sure you've already read "First Calf of 2021," so from there we had a little bit of excitement. I will give you a good description on how the rest of the calves came and what I did or did not do to … [Read more...] about That’s a Wrap on Calving 2021

Last Week Trucking

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Well the time has come, my wife and I have decided that it's time to jump off that proverbial ledge. Between the farm and the leather shop I was just spreading myself to thin to even spend time with my own kids. So when I got my schedule for my last week it seemed gravy enough, just 2 loads. The first loaded here in northern IL and delivered to Joplin, MO. When I got to … [Read more...] about Last Week Trucking

First calf of 2021!

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Well, I had been up every 4 hours checking cows all night already. About 7:30 in the morning I ran out to grab an egg to finish out a dozen. Upon review, with the neighbor's 4 year old's binoculars, I could see my old red cow had a water bag out. Go time!!! I tried to walk her in the barn but she was having NONE of it. So I left her to do her deal. Sure enough, I watched … [Read more...] about First calf of 2021!

7 Simple Things To Remember For Winter

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Here are 7 simple things I do around the farm to keep livestock happy and healthy in these frigid temps. As I'm writing this our temps have not been above 10 degrees in at least a week and I'm within a week of calving. We have had over 3 feet of snow so far just since New Year's and it's all still on the ground. I am not saying these are the only way to do things for … [Read more...] about 7 Simple Things To Remember For Winter

How to start out on your own!

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So as I sit here on this 9 degree day looking out the window at the cows picking through the snow eating hay, it seems so long ago that we were closing on our "tiny ranch." I want to begin all this by saying that I do not claim to be an expert on anything, nor do I claim to be some big-time cattle producer. My family and I do the best we can do with the minimal acreage we … [Read more...] about How to start out on your own!